Illinois
Illinois Grade 144
Grade 144 is a 15 Jewels Hunting watch manufactured by Illinois. The size 6s, Model 1 movement features a Nickel finish. Illinois manufactured a total of 2,920 Grade 144 movements in 23 distinctive runs.
Grade 144 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 6s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 15 Jewels |
| Configuration | Hunting |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Model | 1 |
| Setting | Lever |
| Adjusted | No |
| Railroad Grade | No |
| Profile Code | 6s-M1-15j-HNL |
Grade 144 Production Info
| Total Production | 2,920 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 23 |
| Production Years | 1885-1894 |
| First Serial | 590,001 |
| Last Serial | 1,251,300 |
| Largest Run | 300 |
| Smallest Run | 20 |
Research Notes
The Grade 144 was produced as a 6-Size Model 1 movement with nickel finish and 15 screw-set jewels.
Some movements feature a gilt-damaskeened finish instead of the standard nickel. There are movements with the Grade 143 classification that feature the same finish.